Lacuna in criminal trial Introduction Types of trials Lacuna existing in Criminal trial Procedural Adversarial System Sentencing Revision

evision of fines Reducing independence of prosecution Lowering of standard of proof Longer delays for under trials Executive custodial torture coercion Increase in period of police custody Legislative Normalization of special legislation Removal of the Right to Silence Justice to Victims The weakening of protection of womens rights; offences against women. Judiciary Judicial backlog Conclusion/ Suggestions Including recommendations of Malimath committee and relevant case laws